VCA Northern Animal Hospital

Our Story

At VCA Northern Animal Hospital we help pets live long, healthy and happy lives. We deliver the best medical care for pets and the best experience for pet owners.

Conveniently located just west of the I17 in Phoenix, AZ , Our veterinarians, technicians and pet-friendly support staff are trained to the highest standards. Their thorough knowledge of the latest procedures and medicines ensures that our patients receive the best in prevention and healing care.

Hometown Care at VCA Northern Animal Hospital

A Wealth of Veterinary Experience at Your Service since 1954!

Looking for the convenience of a vet hospital close to the Black Canyon I-17 freeway? VCA Northern Animal Hospital is located west of the I-17 in Phoenix, and has abundant off-street parking on the east side of our building. We're open Monday through Saturday offering morning and evening appointments to provide the best care for your pet and look forward to welcoming you, and your pets. We also have numerous staff that can assist you in Spanish.

Our services include preventive wellness and sick care, early disease detection and vaccines, parasite control, internal medicine, laser therapy, spay and neuter, dentistry, digital x-rays, soft tissue surgery, micro-chipping, along with various wellness plans for pets of all ages and Home Delivery services. We carry a variety of pet food like Royal Canin, Hills and Purina Prescription Diets.

Nuestros servicios incluyen bienestar preventivo, cuidado de enfermos, deteccion temprana de enfermedades, vacunas, control parasitario, especialidad de medicina interna, terapia de laser, esterilizacion y castracion, dentales de perro y gato, radiografias digitales, operaciones de tejido suave, servicios de microchip, y varios Planes de Salud para mascotas de todas edades. Tambien tenemos un servicio de entrega para comida, medicamientos, y recetas de medicamiento. Nosotros tenemos una variedad de comida para mascotas como Royal Canin y Purina Prescription Diets (dieta de receta).

With over a 86 years of combined experience, Dr. Martin-Tempel, Dr. Hammerich, Dr. Thurman and Dr. DeCamp who provide fast amount of expertise, knowledge and experience and would love to meet your furry ones. VCA Northern Animal Hospital is also an AAHA (American Animal Hospitals Association) accredited hospital since 1954, making us one of the finest hospitals in the industry. Established in 1933 by veterinary leaders, AAHA sets "The Standard in Veterinary Medicine" by helping other veterinary professionals effectively delivers the best in animal care.

Being an AAHA-accredited hospital means that we are evaluated on approximately 900 standards of veterinary excellence every three years. These standards address a variety of issues related to both patient care and the facility, including exam facilities, dental care, diagnostic imaging, and cleanliness.

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Everyone on our staff believes that the better we get to know you and your pets, the better we can provide the best possible health care for them. In fact, when you come in, you'll see exactly why our veterinarians are praised for excellence in veterinary care.

Accreditations & Affiliations
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American Animal Hospital Association

The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) sets the standard for quality veterinary care for companion animals. As an accredited hospital, we voluntarily uphold the Association's high standards in 18 different areas and are routinely evaluated on over 900 different standards of veterinary care. Not all animal hospitals are accredited, and we are proud to be amongst only 12-15% of veterinary hospitals that hold this honor.